Years of experience
Founded in 1968, leading the Central American sugar industry.
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Harvest 58 · Guatemala, Central America
Certified sugar supplier for the global industry
Over 58 years of excellence in production, internationally certified quality, and export capacity to more than 30 countries.
57+Years of operation
30+Destination countries
3.2MTons per harvest
Current certifications:
ISO 22000BRC Food AAFSSC 22000KosherHalal
Ingenio La Unión by the numbers
Numbers that back our proposition
Metric tons / harvest
Productive capacity guaranteeing volume for large-scale contracts.
Export countries
Presence in markets across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Jobs generated
Direct and indirect jobs in the Escuintla region of Guatemala.
Commercial catalog
Our products
Sugar and sugarcane derivatives with the highest technical specifications for the global food industry.
White Sugar
High-purity refined sugar for direct consumption and the global food industry.
Main uses
Beverages, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceutical industry
- Pol
- ≥ 99.8°
- ICUMSA
- ≤ 45
Raw Sugar
Unrefined sugar for industrial refineries and international distilleries.
Main uses
Industrial refining, fermentation, ethanol production
- Pol
- 96°
- ICUMSA
- 600–1200
Molasses
Fermentable sugar-rich by-product, ideal for alcohol production and animal feed.
Main uses
Ethanol, animal feed, yeasts, organic fertilizer
- Brix
- 79–82°
- pH
- 5.0–6.5
Sugarcane Bagasse
Cane fiber from the milling process, used as renewable biofuel.
Main uses
Electricity generation, paper, particleboard
- Moisture
- ≤ 50%
- BTU/lb
- 7,500
Electric Power
Sustainable generation from bagasse biomass injected into Guatemala's national grid.
Main uses
National electric grid, industrial self-supply
- Capacity
- 80 MW
- Plant factor
- 85%
Commercial arguments
Why choose Ingenio La Unión?
Purchasing decisions backed by concrete facts, not promises.
International certifications
ISO 22000, BRC Food AA, FSSC 22000, Kosher, and Halal. Full compliance with the most demanding market standards worldwide.
Volume capacity
Production exceeding 3.2 million metric tons per harvest. Large-scale contracts backed by own infrastructure.
Full traceability
Field-to-product system. Every batch is documented, traceable and auditable from planting to port delivery.
ESG sustainability
Carbon-neutral operation in progress. Biomass renewable energy, certified water management, zero liquid waste.
On-time delivery
Port Santo Tomás de Castilla with own logistics. Delivery compliance above 98% on FOB/CIF contracts.
Dedicated technical support
Quality and technical assistance team available to ensure optimal integration of our products in your industrial process.
Ready to talk business?
Our team responds in less than 24 business hours.
Compliance and quality
International certifications
Independent audits supporting our value proposition to global buyers.
ISO 22000
ISO
Food safety management across the entire global supply chain.
Level AA
BRC Food
BRCGS
British Retail Consortium — food safety standard at AA level.
FSSC 22000
FSSC
Food Safety System Certification — recognized by global GFSI.
HACCP
Codex Alimentarius
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — food safety foundation.
Kosher
OU Kosher
Certification for Jewish markets and international premium segments.
Halal
ISWA
Certification for Islamic markets in the Middle East and Asia.
Corporate social responsibility
Commitment to people and the planet
For responsible buyers evaluating the ESG impact of their suppliers.
Employees
12,000+
jobs generated
Over 12,000 direct and indirect jobs. Technical training programs, occupational health, housing, and comprehensive well-being for our employees and their families.
Communities
50+
benefited communities
Sustained investment in road infrastructure, health centers, sports, and culture in communities within the mill's area of influence in Escuintla, Guatemala.
Responsible Operations
80 MW
renewable energy generated
Efficient water management with zero environmental discharge, biomass renewable energy generation, and active carbon footprint reduction program.
Education
2,000+
annual scholarships
University and technical scholarships, own educational centers, and STEM programs for employees' children and young people in surrounding communities.